9 Of The Best Supplements For Men

There really are (legal) supplements for men that can give you more energy, bigger muscles, and better overall health. These are 9 of the best.

By Ian Cohen

Most men don’t get enough vitamins and nutrients in their diets — and chances are you’re one of them. It could be because you think you’re too busy to eat what you should at every meal, or it could be because you genuinely prefer a steady diet of Hot Pockets and Fluffernutters. Either way, supplements can help.

When we say supplements, we don’t mean multivitamins; those simply help with baseline nutritional requirements. We’re talking about stuff that can give you a specific edge whether you’re after more energy, bigger muscles, or a tasteless replacement for veggies.

So we’ve put together some of the best supplements for men — but check with a doctor before stocking up. We don’t want you mixing them with the wrong meds and subsequently watching your heart explode out of your chest.

1. MUSCLE BUILDER: WHEY PROTEINGuys who exercise hard at the gym need one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight a day to build muscle. Derived from milk, whey protein is a rapid-digesting natural and effective supplement that can speed up the recovery process so you can start building new lean muscle tissue.Suggested dose: 1 gram daily per pound of bodyweight